Category Archives: Southern California 1964

Saffron Seniors get ready to graduate, now my class moves up to top position in the club.

Posted on December 28, 2013 by saffronsrule

June 2, 1964, Monday. After school I had to go to gym detention. Did exercises for an hour and was so tired I went home and set my hair for the Saffron meeting. We had elections. Marilyn is now President, … Continue reading →

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1964 – year of the Beach Boy – Beatles – Battle of the Bands… the West Coast vs the East Coast, Tan vs Pale.

Posted on December 27, 2013 by saffronsrule

June 1, 1964, Sunday. Jannie doesn’t like Dave at all. Got up at 5 am to finish my term paper. My eyes are sunburned, so wore dark glasses to school. My sister Donna is real sick. She got a sore … Continue reading →

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I Wanna Talk About Me…Toby Keith….Pay Attention Girls.

Posted on December 14, 2013 by saffronsrule

May 20,1964, Wednesday. Laid in the sun again after school. Jack called, but didn’t have time to talk to him. Went to Patricia Stevens Modeling, came home but he didn’t call back. They probably went to the show. Pam wrote … Continue reading →

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I wanted to be an actress, but that meant more dieting, memorizing scripts and auditioning,

Posted on December 6, 2013 by saffronsrule

May 13, 1964, Wednesday. Got an audition with Jean Louis Sandy Block said Dave was going to ask me out for Saturday and we’re doubling with her and Jack. But he hasn’t even called. I wonder what’s wrong with him. … Continue reading →

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While I’m fighting with my mother, Maybelline’s Ultra Lash explodes on the Teen Market in 1964

Posted on November 30, 2013 by saffronsrule

May 8, 1964, Friday. Was so mad at Dave and Mommy I couldn’t stand it. Well I didn’t go to school. Told Marilyn I’d come about noon, but slept until 11:30, so stayed home all day and worked on my … Continue reading →

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Bondage to the Media’s Ideal image, caused my dieting Neurosis (“invisible injury”)

Posted on November 29, 2013 by saffronsrule

May 7, 1964, Thursday. Dave and I must really like each other, because we fight all the time. After school I came home and decided to really go on a diet, because Marilyn lost 13 lbs and looks so good. … Continue reading →

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I’ve got to lose 10 lbs. I weigh 128 lbs. Why am I gaining weight.

Posted on November 28, 2013 by saffronsrule

May 6, 1964, Wednesday. Dave told me he wasn’t taking me to Don’s party Friday, because he wants to drink and I don’t like him to. So, I probably won’t see him this weekend. I’m going to stay at Lauri’s … Continue reading →

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I knew it was only a matter of time before my boyfriend dumped me for one of my best friends

Posted on November 27, 2013 by saffronsrule

May 5, 1964, Tuesday. Saffron Club Night. I can’t stand the way Marilyn flirts with Dave. After school I came home and worked on my play review. Went to Saffron Meeting. We got two Saffrons in Pep Squad this year. … Continue reading →

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My Boyfriend knocked me off my Pedestal for being a total Jerk to my family.

Posted on November 26, 2013 by saffronsrule

May 4, 1964, Monday. I wonder if Dave like me? Was mad all day. Still will never forgive my parents for making me break my date with Dave K. last Saturday night. He called after school and told me the … Continue reading →

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After my meltdown, I felt guilty and tried to make amends to my parents.

Posted on November 26, 2013 by saffronsrule

May 3, 1964, Sunday. I hated the Mountains. So glad to come home. Everyone but my sister Donna and I got up for Church. I just wanted to be left alone and wanted to go home. They all left and … Continue reading →